Help with paying your rent and Council Tax

If you're on a low income you may be able to get help with paying your rent and Council Tax.

Use a benefit calculator Make a claim

Already claiming benefits?

• Tell us about a change of circumstances
• How we pay benefits
• Overpayments
• Discretionary Housing Payment
• Submit documents to support your claim
• The move to Universal Credit

Housing Benefit change

Housing Benefit is being replaced by Universal Credit for working age people, please check if you are eligible to claim help with your rent before applying to us. 

Find out more about the move to Universal Credit.

You still need to apply to us to claim a reduction in your Council Tax.

Benefits and help

• Housing Benefit: A means-tested benefit to help you cover your rent
• Council Tax Reduction: A means-tested discount on your Council Tax
• Other ways to get help with paying your bills

Know about a false claim?

Benefit fraud is illegal. Please report it to us.